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  • Jazz on the Green at Fisher Park

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    Fisher Park 571 West Spencer Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Jazz on the Green is a showcase of local music culture, set within the lush green space of Fisher Park, in the heart of Olney. The event was launched in 2016 and grew into an annual tradition with an increasing audience, up until the pandemic in 2020. After a two year hiatus, we are bringing this beloved community event back. Olney Culture Lab is joined by Fisher Park Alliance and Gibson School of Music to produce this event. Confirmed featured performers so far are: Professor Randy J. Gibson & Double Portion, Malik Henry & NuERA, and Kendrah Butler Quartet.

    Free

  • Ruth Naomi Floyd – Jazz Cultural Voices Concert Series

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    Ruth Naomi Floyd is a vocalist, composer and educator.  She leads her own multi-faceted ensemble and her discography consist primarily of original compositions.   Served as Director of Jazz Studies at Cairn University, Langhorne, Pennsylvania and is an Artist in Residence at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ruth taught music for twenty years at The City School in Philadelphia. The Frederick Douglass Jazz Works is Ruth’s latest body of compositions for jazz septet, based on the speeches and writings of the great leading orator, abolitionist, writer, publisher, and statesman.  This body of work won the Best Vocal Recital Award at the San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards for 2020-2021.

    $25

  • Honoring Radio Personality Bob Perkins and Celebrating the Life & Legacy of W. Cody Anderson

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    Temple Performing Arts Center 1837 N. Broad Street, Philadelpia, United States

    Join the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection and the Office of Community Affairs and Engagement for a day of celebration and remembrance. Festivities include a conversation with Bob Perkins and WRTI music host and producer J. Michael Harrison, live entertainment featuring the Renaissance Messengers, reflections by Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, and a special tribute by Robert Kenyatta to the legendary William “Cody” Anderson, pioneer and iconic leader in Black radio in Philadelphia for decades.  

    Free

  • Lunchtime Unplugged at the Kimmel featuring Drexel University Student Musicians

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    Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

    Make post-lunch slumps a thing of the past! Bring your lunch and picnic in the Plaza while listening to music that moves you. Featuring free live performances by emerging Philly artists, showcasing many genres of music from classical to jazz.

    Featuring Drexel University Student Musicians

    Kenneth Blake, Piano

    Daniella Guigliano, Voice

    Free

  • Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise Film & Director Q&A At Moorestown Library

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    Moorestown Library 111 West Second Street, Moorestown, NJ, United States

    This is the first episode in a series titled "Jazz Journey with Greg" where jazz documentary films will be shown along with Q&A sessions following the film. Sun Ra's influence […]

  • Nicholas Krolak’s ‘Expedition’

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    Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bassist Nicholas Krolak is a young veteran of the Philadelphia jazz scene. He has spent the last decade working as a side-man, experiencing new styles, and studying with the masters. Now, he has taken all he has learned and is applying it to his own group. Tracing the lineage of bebop into the contemporary, his compositions celebrate the city and honor nature. He is also the host of the Voice = Power Podcast in which he interviews visionaries of the Jazz world, pursuing the question: How does an artist find their voice?

    $15

  • The Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival

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    Saunders Park Greene 39th and Powelton, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival returns Saturday, July 16 to Saunders Park Greene! This year's FREE festival promises to be the best yet, with Leo Gadson of The Producer's Guild of Philadelphia curating an amazing line up. Check back here for updates, or follow the festival at LancAveJazzFest on Facebook! The event is rain or shine! Food is pay as you go, or pack your own snacks. Bring a chair to relax and enjoy the day!

    Free

  • Jazz at Woodmere: The Battle of Jazz Legends

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    Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE BATTLE OF JAZZ LEGENDS: LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND CANNONBALL ADDERLY

    The lyrical beauty and piercing trumpet sound of Louis Armstrong and the soulful melodic saxophone music of Cannonball Adderly helped shape the jazz scene as we know it today. A night of impassioned melodies from Satchmo's West End Blues to Cannonball's Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.  

    $25

  • Kevin Diehl’s Ashe Allstars w/ Special Guest Donald Harrison – Jazz Cultural Voices

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    This evening at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, and in this installment of the “Jazz Cultural Voices” concert series saxophonist Donald Harrison, joins Kevin Diehl and the Ashe All Stars celebrating these musical traditions and their impact on the current day.

    Join us in an evening celebrating the musical ties of Jazz, Afro Cuban Rumba and Lucumi Song Culture.

  • Ledisi Sings Nina 

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    Mann Music Center 5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On July 22, Ledisi, the New Orleans-born and Oakland-raised singer, and The Philadelphia Orchestra pay tribute to the legendary Nina Simone with a live performance of the album Ledisi Sings Nina.

    Ledisi Sings Nina balances upbeat, big-band energy with atmospheric balladry, and an attention to historic detail that succeeds in updating the music for a modern hip-hop/R&B era. With the prowess of Ledisi’s voice, the artistry of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the messages of Simone’s music, this performance is sure to speak to a generation facing the same harsh challenges and bitter struggles of the 1960s.

    Get $20 off your ticket now through July 16 with promo code SAVE20.

    $20

  • Jazz at Woodmere: Night at the Uptown

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    Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A NIGHT AT THE UPTOWN, PHILLY'S R&B PALACE
    JULY 23 | $25 ($15 MEMBERS)

    From the Supremes to The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and more, the Uptown holds a special place in Philadelphian hearts. Night after night, people filled the theater to enjoy performances by the best R&B and jazz artists. Join us as we revisit Philly’s palace of R&B hits and hitmakers. 

    $25

  • Jazz at Woodmere: Afro-Zillian

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    Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Saturday Night Jazz 2 Performances: 5 pm and 7 pm Performances will be held outdoors, weather permitting.

    AFRO-ZILLIAN: AN AFRO-BRAZILIAN MUSIC PARTY JULY 30 | $25 ($15 MEMBERS)

    From samba to mangue beat, the rhythms and sounds brought to Brazil from Africa continue to inspire the music of contemporary Brazilian artists. An evening filled with the hypnotic blend of African and Brazilian rhythms will be brought to life in this lively concert.

    $25